There was a time when anxiety was considered a personal struggle—something experienced privately, managed quietly, and often hidden. Today, it’s everywhere. It hums beneath our conversations, scrolls across our feeds, and sits at the center of our daily routines. Anxiety has become less of an individual condition and more of a collective state—a low, constant…
For years, “self-care” was the rallying cry of a burned-out generation. It started as something simple—taking time to rest, set boundaries, and prioritize well-being—but quickly evolved into a booming industry worth billions. Suddenly, wellness wasn’t just about balance; it was about buying candles that promised serenity, retreats that promised transformation, and skincare routines that promised…
Tradition has always been a bedrock—holidays, rituals, family dinners, prom, cuisine passed down generation to generation. But for Gen Z, tradition isn’t a fixed script. It’s being reimagined. Through memes, VR, reboots, and branding revivals, media is remixing the old with the new. And in the process, Gen Z is asking: which parts are worth…
We often think of entertainment—movies, concerts, theater—as a luxury. As something we do for fun. But new research makes it clear: engaging with arts and culture isn’t just about enjoyment. It’s a key part of health, well-being, and equity. How many people can access and afford those experiences matters—not only to the culture around us,…
Every few weeks it seems like we get a new “It Gurl” of pop culture — someone the internet says is “hot,” viral, can’t-miss. But when you pull back, the question is: who’s actually deciding that? Is it social media algorithms? Big streaming platforms? Influencers? Or regular people? And more importantly, what happens when the…
When Colleen Hoover’s bestselling romance novel It Ends With Us was adapted to film in August 2024, fans were excited for a tear-jerking storyline, emotional depth, and a strong cast. But what unfolded during its promotion became just as headline-worthy as the story itself: legal battles, social media outcry, and questions about power, accountability, and…
When an artist doesn’t just stage a concert—but transforms it into a cultural moment—something shifts. That’s exactly what Bad Bunny did with his recent Puerto Rico residency, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, and its surprise finale Una Más. The shows weren’t simply performances—they were powerful expressions of identity, resilience, and what it means for…
Most of us think of mosquitoes as an inevitable nuisance during summer—just a few itchy bites and some bug spray. But according to new research and field reporting, the U.S. is entering a new era where mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects are becoming a major public health threat. Climate change, urban expansion, and global travel…
Hollywood has always had a love-hate relationship with remakes, reboots, and sequels. Lately, though, that ratio feels heavily weighted toward déjà vu—familiar characters, recycled plots, and a constant loop of “what worked before.” Actress Dakota Johnson pulled back the curtain on this trend recently, calling it out as one of the major issues in the…
Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed a growing fragmentation in vaccine policy across the United States. With federal guidance shifting, many states are stepping in to fill the void—issuing their own laws, recommendations, and rules around vaccine mandates. What was once a more uniform public health landscape is now becoming a patchwork of wildly…